How far is Columbus, GA from Isle of Hope, GA?
The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Isle of Hope, GA is about 253.1 miles (407.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.9 miles (373.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 05m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Isle of Hope.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Isle of Hope.
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Start on Veterans Parkway
4 m · 6 sec · Veterans Parkway
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Continue on Veterans Parkway
1426 ft · 47 sec · Veterans Parkway
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Turn right onto 10th Street
2431 ft · 1 min · 10th Street
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue
123 m · 16 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Wynnton Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wynnton Road
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Continue on Macon Road
8 mi · 12 min · Macon Road
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Continue straight
863 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Beaver Run Road
895 ft · 14 sec · Beaver Run Road
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Continue on Macon Road
17.4 mi · 20 min · Macon Road
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
39.1 mi · 47 min
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Turn right
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Orange Street
107 m · 11 sec · Orange Street
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Continue on Vineville Street
2955 ft · 1 min · Vineville Street
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Turn right onto Oakland Heights Parkway
781 ft · 25 sec · Oakland Heights Parkway
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Turn left
1309 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on East Church Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Church Street
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Continue on Miami Valley Road
7.3 mi · 10 min · Miami Valley Road
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1365 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
15.2 mi · 21 min
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Turn right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp slight right
3028 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
135.2 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 516 East, US 80 East, US 17 South, GA 21 South: Lynes Parkway
668 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 516 East, US 80 East, US 17 South, GA 21 South: Lynes Parkway
1325 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto William F. Lynes Parkway
4 mi · 5 min · William F. Lynes Parkway
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Continue on West Derenne Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Derenne Avenue
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Take the exit right toward Harry Truman Parkway South
1968 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harry Truman Parkway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Harry Truman Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Montgomery Cross Road
1529 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto East Montgomery Cross Road
2520 ft · 57 sec · East Montgomery Cross Road
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Turn right onto Skidaway Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Skidaway Road
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Continue on Parkersburg Road
1704 ft · 54 sec · Parkersburg Road
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Turn sharp left onto Central Avenue
141 m · 16 sec · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Isle of Hope.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
135 mi · 02h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Isle of Hope.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Isle of Hope?
The road trip is about 253.1 miles (407.3 km) and usually takes 05h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dudley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.4 miles from Columbus and 126.7 miles from Isle of Hope.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.9 miles (373.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.37 one way or $70.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Isle of Hope.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Isle of Hope. Straight-line distance: 231.89 mi (373.19 km).
#1 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Isle of Hope
Census-designated place in Chatham County, Georgia
| Population | 2,402 |
| Coordinates | 31.9818800, -81.0609400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Isle of Hope (-81.06094, 31.98188)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 407 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $35.37 | $70.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $39.55 | $79.10 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $42.67 | $85.34 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $50.22 | $100.44 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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